Fertility Road Issue 14
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Chromosome<br />
screening<br />
Screening for aneuploidy in an IVF cycle<br />
Screening for aneuploidy before embryo transfer<br />
in IVF optimises the likelihood that embryos<br />
with no identifiable genetic abnormalities are<br />
transferred. This aims to improve the chance of<br />
having a healthy baby, and a successful IVF cycle.<br />
www.chromosome-screening.org<br />
Why are chromosomes important?<br />
Many IVF cycles can result in disappointment as embryos fail to implant. This may be explained<br />
by having an incorrect amount of genetic material (known as chromosomes) in embryos being<br />
transferred. Missing or extra chromosomes in embryos is called aneuploidy. Whilst some<br />
aneuploid embryos can lead to the birth of a baby the majority of pregnancies with aneuploid<br />
embryos result in miscarriages. With advancing age a woman’s risk of aneuploidy increases.<br />
Clinicians believe this is the main reason why birth rates fall for women in their late thirties and<br />
early forties.<br />
Because we believe chromosomes are important in fertility we have created an educational<br />
website designed as a resource for individuals who want to find out more about chromosome<br />
screening. For further information go to www.chromosome-screening.org<br />
website is sponsored by BlueGnome Ltd
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